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Larry Poons
A Lifelong Pursuit of Painting: The Journey of Larry Poons Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1937, Larry Poons’ artistic trajectory is one of relentless exploration and a defiant spirit of innovation. His story begins not within the realm of visual art, but with music. From 1955 to 1957, Poons dedicated himself to musical composition at the New England Conservatory in Boston, envisioning a career crafting sonic landscapes. However, a pivotal e…
11
dated works
3
chapters
1959
first work
1972
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Larry Poons's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Larry Poons's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.